Cancer patients are set to lose intravenous chemotherapy treatment on Haida Gwaii next month. The Haida Gwaii Hospital, X̱aayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay in the Haida language, has operated B.C. Starting June 21, cancer patients will have to travel off island, to places like Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Vancouver, to get IV chemotherapy treatment. Haida elders, including some of the last remaining Haida language speakers, are among the cancer patients who will have to leave Haida Gwaii for IV chemotherapy, said the mayor of the Village of Queen Charlotte. Northern Health says most cancer patients will still be able to get help on Haida Gwaii, including symptom management and oral chemotherapy.

Source: CBC News May 29, 2019 09:56 UTC